Chess Puzzle #QVr0z — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen f1; rook h8; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king g4; queen d6; rook g7; pawns b5/c6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf8 — rook h8→f8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf8 — queen d6→f8, captures rook. Opponent replies Qe2+ (queen f1→e2, gives check).
3. Best move: Qf3 — queen f8→f3. Opponent replies Qe6+ (queen e2→e6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Qxf8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7R/6r1/2pq3p/1p6/6kP/6P1/5P2/5QK1 w - - 5 42

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.